Overview

• Texas lost 14-7 in Columbus, where Arch Manning went 17-of-30 for 170 yards with one touchdown and one interception, while Ohio State’s Julian Sayin was 13-of-20 for 126 yards and a score.
• Key situations swung the game as Texas finished 1-for-5 on fourth down, including a stuffed quarterback sneak at the 1-yard line and a late drive ending short of the sticks.
• Manning said his play was “not good enough” and that he has to be better for Texas to win after the offense failed to find rhythm until a late 32-yard TD to Parker Livingstone.
• Steve Sarkisian said outside expectations were “out of control” and urged patience after one game, noting Manning’s poise and late improvement against a savvy Buckeyes defense.
• Sportsbooks cut Manning’s Heisman odds from 5-1 to 13-1 per Newsweek, as social media criticism intensified and a former NFL QB publicly speculated about an undisclosed shoulder issue that remains unconfirmed.